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After an outstanding run at the Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, despite a heartbreaking loss in the finale, former India captain Virat Kohli was the star performer. Finishing the ODI World Cup 2023 as the highest run-getter and Player of Tournament, Virat Kohli has now taken an indefinite break from the white-ball format.
However, his return continues to be the talk after he along with Rohit Sharma requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for a break from white-ball leg, especially in regard with the upcoming South Africa tour, the Indian batter meanwhile is enjoying the time in London with his family.
The 35-year-old was spotted enjoying the festivities in London. A fan also took to social media to share pictures and video of the couple with daughter Vamika with a caption, “Met @virat.kohli today, it was great honour and lucky to spent great time with him.It was an absolute delight surprise and happy to meet King with his family @anushkasharma”.
The couple is among the most loved celebrity duo in the world of sports as well as Bollywood industry. Additionally, the couple is rumoured to be expecting their second child. A source told Hindustan Times, “Anushka is expecting her second baby. Like the last time, they will formally share the news with the world at a later stage.”
Virat to return for two-match Test series against South Africa
The Indian batter however will miss the white-ball leg of the South Africa tour, he will return in the Indian colours for the two-match Test series, set to be played from 26-30 December and 3-7 January 2024.
India’s squad for Tests: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wk), KL Rahul (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Mohd. Shami*, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Prasidh Krishna.
